Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal — the Water Palace — is one of Jaipur's most enchanting and photographed sights: a five-storey Rajput palace appearing to float in the centre of Man Sagar Lake on the Amber Road. Four of its five storeys remain submerged; only the top floor is visible. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the restored palace is a top Jaipur photography destination and birdwatching spot, attracting migratory birds to the lake. Best photographed at sunrise or dusk.